Chamber Foundation awards more than $11,000 to small businesses

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BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Thanks to generous donors the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that more than $11,000 has been awarded through the Small Business Relief Fund to North Baldwin Small Businesses since the fund was announced on April 7.

The first round of applications have been reviewed and awarded; however there are many more applications in the cue for review and funding, and funds are currently limited.

As North Baldwin County continues to rally together to support its small business community, the Small Business Relief Fund was established to quickly administer much needed funding during these challenging times.

“Whether you are a business, foundation, or individual, we are asking for your support to provide relief for our small business community,” said Ashley Jones Davis, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We must continue to help those that have given so much to our community over the years. Our small businesses are the heartbeat of our community and the need for help is urgent.

“We encourage you and your business, if you are able, to Give big, give local and support small today.”

The Small Business Relief Fund is a North Baldwin Chamber Foundation fund and all contributions are tax deductible. The North Baldwin Chamber Foundation is a non profit 501c3 and is registered as such with the IRS #45-2959533.

“The Chamber Foundation is proud to be a part of the Small Business Relief Fund. Small business are the lifeblood of our community and this pandemic has paralyzed many, if not most, of them. This fund will help local businesses that have served us for years weather this storm,” said Chris Yokley, Chairman for the Chamber Foundation Board of Directors.

Donations can be made online or checks can be made payable to North Baldwin Chamber Foundation (Memo: Small Business Relief Fund) and mailed to North Baldwin Chamber, P.O. Box 310, Bay Minette, AL 36507

Learn more by visiting northbaldwinchamber.com/smallbusinessrelieffund.